MANILA, Philippines – The southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon and the Visayas on Monday, with several areas reporting flooding as the weather system persists.
The state weather bureau warned that heavy rainfall could continue, particularly over western sections of Luzon and the Visayas.
READ: LIVE UPDATES: Habagat brings heavy rains, flooding in parts of PH
- Malacanang has suspended government work and classes in Metro Manila and several provinces in Luzon on Aug. 10.
- The Senate also suspended the impeachment trial and session, but placed its officials and employees under a work-from-home arrangement on Monday due to the prevailing weather conditions.
- Residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas are advised to monitor Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) and local disaster officials for warnings and evacuation orders.
- Habagat continues to affect Luzon and the Visayas, bringing periods of heavy rain.
- Several flights have been suspended due to inclement weather.
Follow our live updates for the latest on affected areas, weather advisories, class suspensions, and rescue efforts.
LLDA warns of rising Laguna de Bay water level from monsoon rains
August 10 , 2026 – 09:41 AM
The Laguna Lake Development Authority stakeholders around Laguna de Bay that continued monsoon rains could further elevate the lake’s water level.
SBMA, Zambales shift to WFH as habagat rains persist
August 10 , 2026 – 09:25 AM
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority and the Olongapo City government shifted to work-from-home arrangements on Monday due to the southwest monsoon rains.
Deaths in Baguio landslide rise to 4
August 10 , 2026 – 09:16 AM
The number of fatalities in Baguio City’s landslide that buried three houses on Sunday has risen to four, after rescuers worked round the clock to dig out survivors.
Classes, government work suspended in Pampanga due to habagat
August 10 , 2026 – 09:11 AM
MABALACAT CITY — Gov. Lilia Pineda suspended classes at all levels, and work at government offices in Pampanga, on Monday (August 10).
Water level beneath 3 Olongapo bridges reaches spilling level
August 10 , 2026 – 08:56 AM
Water levels beneath three bridges in Olongapo City reached their spilling levels early Monday as rains continued to affect the city.
House on work-from-home mode due to bad weather, session canceled
August 10 , 2026 – 08:50 AM
The House of Representatives has shifted to a work-from-home mode following the heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat.
NDRRMC logs 8 reported deaths amid habagat, Luis, Maymay
August 10 , 2026 – 08:39 AM
MANILA, Philippines — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) recorded at least eight reported deaths amid the combined onslaught of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay (international name: Kujira)
Metro Manila, 6 other areas under orange rainfall warning on Aug. 10
August 10 , 2026 – 08:26 AM
MANILA, Philippines — Orange rainfall warning has been raised by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) over Metro Manila and six other areas on Monday morning, August 10, amid the southwest monsoon (habagat)
Portion of Zambales national highway impassable due to flood
August 10 , 2026 – 08:16 AM
A portion of the national highway in Subic, Zambales, is not passable to light vehicles as of Monday morning (Aug. 10) due to heavy flooding.
Marcoleta’s pretrial for plunder, ‘gift’ raps postponed due to habagat
August 10 , 2026 – 08:13 AM
MANILA, Philippines — The pretrial of Sen
LTO, LTFRB offices in NCR, 15 provinces go into WFH mode Aug. 10
August 10 , 2026 – 07:58 AM
MANILA, Philippines — Offices of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is implementing work-from-home (WFH) arrangements on Monday, August 10, due to the southwest monsoon (habagat)
3 dead, 7 still missing as landslide buries houses in Baguio
August 10 , 2026 – 07:56 AM
Three people were killed while four others were rescued alive after a landslide buried houses in Barangay Guisad Surong on Sunday evening.
LIST: Flooded areas in Metro Manila on Monday, Aug. 10
August 10 , 2026 – 07:31 AM
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas were flooded across the National Capital Region amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) on Monday, August 10, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
Heavy rains expected over parts of Luzon on Monday, Aug. 10
August 10 , 2026 – 07:20 AM
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast heavy rains over parts of Luzon on Monday, August 10, due to the southwest monsoon (habagat)
Number coding in NCR suspended on Monday, Aug. 10 due to heavy rains
August 10 , 2026 – 06:53 AM
MANILA, Philippines — The expanded number coding scheme was suspended on Monday, August 10, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced
Senate postpones VP trial, shifts to WFH amid heavy rains
August 10 , 2026 – 06:45 AM
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has postponed the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and shifted to a work-from-home arrangement on Monday amid continued heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon
Gale warning raised over 6 areas in Luzon due to habagat
August 10 , 2026 – 06:44 AM
Screengrab of video from Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration/YouTube MANILA, Philippines — A gale warning was raised by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) over six areas in Luzon on Monday, August 10, due to the southwest monsoon (habagat)
Habagat to still prevail over Luzon, Visayas on Monday, Aug. 10 – Pagasa
August 10 , 2026 – 06:36 AM
The southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, will still prevail over parts of Luzon and Visayas on Monday, August 10.
Monsoon rains wreak havoc across country
August 10 , 2026 – 05:55 AM
Authorities on Sunday mobilized additional personnel and resources to flood-hit communities across the country, ramping up rescue operations.
Kennon Road remains hazardous as heavy rain triggers mud, rock debris
August 10 , 2026 – 12:43 AM
Kennon Road remained hazardous on Sunday, Aug. 9, after heavy rain triggered mud, floodwater and rock debris.
1 rescued after landslide hits Atok, Benguet
August 10 , 2026 – 12:36 AM
One person was rescued after a landslide struck an area in Atok, Benguet, on Sunday, Aug. 9, amid heavy rains brought by “habagat”.
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